Mercedes - Benz has been on a roll lately with its interiors and the GLC Coupe is no exception, it shares its dashboard and the majority of
its switchgear with the GLC SUV which is no bad thing.
It's a pity the switches and touchscreen hail from the lowly Dodge Dart, but the Bentley Flying Spur's reputation hasn't suffered for sharing
switchgear with a Volkswagen Jetta.
Subjectively at least, the LFA feels a little roomier than the SLS, which combines C - class - style
switchgear with instruments that are unique to the model, plenty of leather, and a high level of fit and finish.
Not exact matches
The company has trained workers to use water to fight electrical
switchgear fires if halon is not available, the report said, raising the risk of flooding in adjacent rooms
with electrical controls because flood doors have not been established.
I'm immediately drawn to the charming integration of new and old,
with Clarion's high - end audio, navigation, and camera technologies rubbing elbows
with classic 90s Honda
switchgear.
The
switchgear is now showing its age, particularly since Audi launched newer models like the A4 (now offering neat touches like the Virtual Cockpit display), but at least the quality is still good and the overall design still works well; Audi kept things commendably simple
with the A1 and S1's cabin.
That model receives even more carbon - fiber goodies
with Dark Knight leather and Lime detailing — plus, Satin Dark Chrome
switchgear and Satin Carbon - Fiber trim.
The interior is typically excellent in terms of layout and
switchgear quality, but after the lavishly leather - lined RCZ, this particular TT seems pretty basic,
with acres of finely textured soft - touch plastic on show.
«A common problem is
with the rubber coating on the
switchgear, door handles and air vents, which goes sticky if cleaning fluids are used,» says Tony.
Ahead is the glow of the 12.3 - inch Virtual Cockpit screen, just one element of a broad, narrow dash and high centre console festooned
with carbon and silver - highlighted
switchgear.
The BMW is unquestionably the least interesting of the three inside,
with its broad, blocky centre stack and familiar
switchgear.
The
switchgear looks the same as the other - market GT 86,
with no switch for a power top switch readily apparent.
The
switchgear is of high quality,
with an unfussy layout and clear functionality.
Gone are the acres of upscale Nissan trim and
switchgear, replaced
with a portfolio of new buttons and panels exclusive to Infiniti.
I have an odd fascination
with gadgets and
switchgear, so it took a formidable intrinsic battle to keep my right hand from fiddling
with the plethora of dials and buttons Land Rover installs at the leading edge of the LR4's center console.
The interior is typical of what you'll find in other Mercedes - Benz models,
with familiar
switchgear and control layouts.
Ergonomically, the CRX Si is spectacular; the seating position is perfectly low and intimate
with the road, and the
switchgear maintains its pleasant analog clack
with each push.
Most, if not all of the
switchgear is bespoke, and have you seen what Audi's doing
with interiors these days?
Classic
switchgear abounds,
with simple toggles for hazards, headlights, and Sport or Eco drive modes.
The remaining
switchgear is arranged in a pattern similar to the Audi Q7 and Porsche Cayenne,
with which the Urus shares some componentry — and most importantly, its MLB evo architecture, developed by its Volkswagen Group overlords.
High - art titanium pedals juxtaposed
with a smattering of lowbrow Ford
switchgear?
At # 116k the SL63 is more generously specified and has that magnificent V8 burble, but there is no getting away from the fact it shares a badge (and some
switchgear)
with an # 18k hatchback.
It's just a slight shame that most of the
switchgear feels so interchangeable
with the full alphabet of Classes in the rest of Mercedes» range.
In typical Volkswagen style, materials are first rate throughout, but I'm a little perplexed
with the arrangement of the
switchgear and displays.
Here is an affordable, compact hatchback
with interesting styling, a quiet engine, an acceptable ride, and excellent
switchgear ergonomics.
It can feel a touch more premium,
with an Alcantara - wrapped wheel and quality
switchgear.
We were more impressed, though,
with the well - thought - out
switchgear.
Put simply, you can't expect Porsche levels of quality, durability and finish in a car built on a simple fabricated tubular chassis, clothed in hand - laid glassfibre panels, powered by a vigorously exercised Mondeo V6 engine and gearbox, and sprinkled
with spot - the - part
switchgear.
Aside from the
switchgear shake - up the 458 was met
with unwavering praise.
On the inside, the i30 gets minimalistic
switchgear, a floating 8.0 - inch touchscreen system and comes loaded
with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
The Bora's playbill is loaded
with some of the world's most high - maintenance players: electrics by Lucas; carburetors by Weber; engine by Maserati; those Citroen hydraulics; some of the same
switchgear you'll find in a De Tomaso Pantera or a Lamborghini Espada; and suspension and rack - and - pinion steering inspired by Jaguar.
Quality, long a sore spot for FCA minivans (and cars and SUVs) is much improved,
with convincing leather seats, carpeted cargo area, and soft - touch dash, easily eclipsing some of the antiquated plastics in its rivals from Honda and Toyota, but some of the
switchgear still feels brittle and cheap.
From the driver's seat, the already good GLC design continues
with AMG badging, synthetic suede detailing and additional
switchgear on the center console to control Dynamic Select, stability control, suspension settings and, optionally, the exhaust flap.
Interiors continued virtually unchanged for MY2017
with the exception of slightly revised minor
switchgear and a redesigned steering wheel.
Illuminated modern dials
with classic styling, knurled aluminium
switchgear and classic Mota - Lita ® steering wheel are elegant and tactile to the touch.
Optional heated sports seats
with electric height adjustment show minimal wear, as do carpets, dash,
switchgear, headliner, the cool striped door cards and on and on.
The new car also is set to take the standard interior,
with some minor changes to the
switchgear to reflect the electric driveline that lurks beneath.
The One -77-derived steering wheel is paired
with a bespoke centre rotary toggle switch inspired by aviation instrumentation and
switchgear, including black / yellow hatched design pattering on seat fold and door pulls.
The controls and
switchgear are easy to use and the front seats are generously sized
with a range of adjustments that should suit most occupants.
The
switchgear finally feels expensive,
with tactile feedback, and the four - wheel - drive engagement switches have been exchanged for a single dominant knob.
The Range Rover SVAutobiography sports distinctive material used in the cupholders and seat covers while the foot pedal and
switchgear are graced
with knurled finishing.
Inside, the 2015 Cruze gets some new
switchgear and new cupholders, but the biggest changes are to its connectivity
with a 7 ″ colour screen, Siri eyes free, Chevrolet Apps, Bluetooth
with text message alerts and 4G wireless
with a wi - fi hotspot.
With the exception of the drive - mode selector, the
switchgear feels expensive to the touch — and the steering wheel, in particular, is perfectly proportioned.
The interior shows an evolved dashboard design over current Lexus models,
with LFA - style
switchgear, digital dials, and a widescreen infotainment system.
Power fold the second - and third - row seats using the
switchgear or phone app, however, and there's 82.7 cubic feet of space back there, along
with a nifty available powered inner tailgate that's ideal for sitting on.
The fit and finish of the interior is up there
with the very best in class, soft - touch fabrics and high - quality
switchgear contribute to the upmarket feel in the cabin.
Nor does its
switchgear operate
with quite the same level of perceived precision as those of its new five - seat rival, which, in justification of its higher price, is subjectively more premium in feel.
The clear seven - inch touchscreen, combined
with solid
switchgear, is more usable than the 308's set - up.
The 2008 Pathfinder includes a number of interior enhancements, including a restyled interior
with a new instrument panel center stack design, a revised front center console (all models except S - V6), new upper door trim (all models except S - V6), new automatic transmission shifter
with special grip (all models except S - V6), new heated steering wheel (LE models) and illuminated
switchgear (all models except S - V6).
Extensive use of «Volcano Black» leather on the front dashboard coupled
with switchgear finished in either anodized black or «Limelight» aluminum give the interior an upscale and sophisticated feel.